Wei Tianci was stunned for a moment, then instantly slipped into character.
Feigning pleasant surprise, he said, “Muyue, so you attended the conference too? Your presence truly made Tianxing Group shine.”
An Muyue stared straight at him. “Young Master Wei, you really have a good fiancée.”
Wei Tianci waved his hand dismissively. “Don’t mention her. The only person I love is you.”
[Whether Xingruo is good or not, do I not know better than you?]
[Only a muddleheaded woman like you would compare yourself to her.]
[In the original novel, no matter how awesome Ye Fan was and how he swept all of you aside, did Xingruo ever even spare him a glance?]
[There’s a clear gap in your level, okay?]
An Muyue was so angry her liver hurt, but she could not help explaining herself, “I hope you understand. I, An Muyue, am not some petty thief, nor would I stoop to disgraceful acts.”
Ning Xingruo would definitely show Wei Tianci the surveillance footage.
For some reason, An Muyue did not want Wei Tianci to lump her together with Ye Fan.
Wei Tianci looked shocked. “Muyue, what are you saying? You’re the perfect goddess in my heart. Who would ever think you’re some petty thief?”
“If anyone dared to think that, I’d be the first to deal with him!”
[Heh, CEO An, don’t make yourself sound so innocent. Then why did you come today?]
[Don’t tell me you really came to congratulate your competitor?]
An Muyue felt a tightness in her chest, and a trace of grievance flashed across her face.
She admitted she harbored hostility toward Ning Xingruo and had wanted to watch her make a fool of herself.
But she truly had not known about Ye Fan’s theft. If she had, she would never have come to humiliate herself.
If she wanted to win, she would win openly and honorably.
Seeing An Muyue’s uncertain expression, Wei Tianci hesitated before asking, “Since we’re already here, how about we have lunch together at noon?”
[Big sister, why did you get in and not get out? Is your backside glued to the seat?]
[Didn’t you see Ye Fan waiting anxiously over there?]
[Hurry up and go collude with him. My plotline is done for today. I don’t feel like playing along anymore.]
An Muyue glared at Wei Tianci, biting her silver teeth in anger.
But recalling Ning Xingruo’s demand just now, she took a deep breath. “Not today. I have something to do.”
“Three days from now is my birthday. I can have dinner with you then.”
After saying that, she pulled open the door and jumped out of the car, striding away swiftly. She did not even dare to listen to his unpleasant thoughts anymore.
Wei Tianci watched her retreating figure in surprise. “What’s gotten into this woman? She suddenly wants to celebrate her birthday with me?”
He then froze. “In the original novel, An Muyue’s birthday was a major plot point. It was also the key turning point for Ye Fan’s rise.”
Ye Fan stood elegantly beside the Rolls-Royce, welcoming An Muyue.
But after approaching him, An Muyue erupted like a furious female tycoon from some drama. “Get out of my way! Useless trash who ruins everything!”
“Bastard, get lost!”
She vented all her anger on Ye Fan, then stormed into the Rolls-Royce, which sped away in a flash.
Ye Fan stood frozen in place, stunned. After coming back to his senses, his face twisted with resentment as he stared at the departing car.
Wei Tianci was instantly thrown into confusion.
In the original novel, they had chatted and laughed on the way back to Ankang Group. How could their relationship have deteriorated to this extent?
Ye Fan, the Dragon Emperor, valued his pride above all else. How could he tolerate being cursed so viciously by a woman?
If this bastard changed targets in a fit of rage and stopped pursuing An Muyue, wouldn’t the entire plot collapse and everything fall apart?
Wei Tianci’s heart skipped a beat. He quickly opened the car door, rushed out, and strode toward Ye Fan, shouting angrily, “Ye Fan, I really misjudged you!”
“You pretend to be a security guard on the surface, but behind the scenes you dare to seduce the boss lady? You dare to compete with me for a woman?”
“Tell me, what kind of potion did you feed An Muyue?”
Even in his rage, Ye Fan was stunned. “What do you mean?”
He sharply sensed something was off.
Wei Tianci fumed, “I have the full surveillance hard drive of your theft.”
“Even though you wore a mask and cap while stealing, you removed the mask after getting into a taxi and showed your real face.”
“That taxi was arranged by our company. You were filmed clearly.”
Ye Fan’s face darkened. “And then?”
Wei Tianci roared in anger, “An Muyue, in order to protect you, actually offered me 1 billion yuan to not release the hard drive and destroy you.”
He jumped up in fury. “Tell me, what did you feed her that made her defend you like this?”
Ye Fan suddenly felt enlightened.
So An Muyue loved him deeply and was harsh only because she cared? She had been silently protecting him behind the scenes?
His heart filled with emotion, and he even felt a hint of gratitude toward Wei Tianci for revealing the truth and not letting Muyue’s efforts go to waste.
He said coldly, “Fine. I’ll give you 1 billion yuan. Hand over the hard drive.”
Wei Tianci snorted. “You can pay, but I won’t give you the hard drive. Anyway, I won’t leak it.”
Ye Fan said angrily, “I don’t trust you. Give me the hard drive.”
Wei Tianci spread his hands. “Then forget it. Stop talking. An Muyue pays more decisively than you. I’ll go back and ask her.”
Wei Tianci lifted his chin arrogantly, performing the villain role perfectly.
In the end, Ye Fan reluctantly transferred 1 billion yuan.
Although Dragon Emperor Hall was wealthy and powerful, several recent massive expenditures still made his heart ache.
Watching Wei Tianci swagger back into Tianxing Group’s office building, Ye Fan’s eyes filled with killing intent.
The Dragon Emperor must not be humiliated.
No one had the right to possess footage of his wrongdoing.
He pulled out his phone and dialed a Japanese number.
After the call connected, Ye Fan said in a deep voice, “Kawashima Mie, immediately drop into Zhonghai and complete a mission for me.”
A cold, emotionless female voice came from the other side. “Dragon Emperor, it seems you’ve run into trouble.”
Ye Fan replied icily, “It’s not trouble. The mission target is one of the Four Young Masters of Zhonghai, Wei Tianci. He’s nothing but a trivial character.”
“Wei Tianci has a hard drive concerning me. Find a way to retrieve it. And eliminate him while you’re at it. Any method is fine.”
Kawashima Mie responded calmly, “I refuse your request. Killing a small fry would dirty my blade.”
Ye Fan’s tone grew displeased. “I’m preparing to break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm. At this critical stage, I cannot waste my inner force. That’s why I need you to act.”
“Don’t forget you owe me a favor. After this mission, we’ll be even. How about it?”
After a brief silence, her cold voice returned.
“Killing a small fry to repay a favor? Fine. I’ll arrive in Zhonghai tomorrow.”
After the call ended, Ye Fan’s feigned anger vanished instantly, replaced by a strange expression.
Kawashima Mie was a top-tier Japanese blade master and also a cold-blooded killer who had slaughtered countless people.
Dragon Emperor Hall had cooperated with her before, and Ye Fan had discovered her defining trait.
This merciless woman worshiped strength above all else.
In her eyes, anyone weaker than her was nothing but an ant, easily crushed.
Anyone stronger than her could be treated like a deity, worthy of willing submission.
But because she was too powerful, no one had ever conquered her.
In this low martial era, Kawashima Mie had, by a stroke of fate, stepped onto the path of cultivation.
She was already a cultivator at the peak of the Qi Refining Realm, making her rarely encounter any rivals.
Therefore, Ye Fan, who also possessed cultivation fortune, had developed a desire to conquer her and turn her into a sharp blade in his hand.
She could kill for him and relieve his desires. Perfect.
Once Kawashima Mie dealt with Wei Tianci, Ye Fan, after advancing to the Foundation Establishment Realm, would take her down in one smooth move and fully enjoy the services of this cold-blooded beauty.
Ye Fan’s eyes turned sharp as he muttered to himself, “It won’t be long before Zhonghai enters my era!”
A terrifying aura suddenly rose from his body, and a gust of wind stirred in the still air.